Here's a strange one for you on this Monday morning----The friends you go shopping with, the ones you hang out and laugh with an watch football with---they might not be there just because you consciously chose them.

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Instead, your friendships might be based on your genetics.  Scientists say they've found evidence that people's friendships are influenced by certain genes.  One gene in particular--the "DRD2 Gene" seems to influence two things---your drinking behavior AND the friends you choose!

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